Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Monteverde in March
Monteverde warms up: highs climb to 79°F (26°C), from 74°F in February, with lows of 56°F (14°C) and about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain.
At 93/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (14°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (10 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around March
March is one of Monteverde's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from February (91 → 93/100).
- March sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Monteverde in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Cloud-forest reserve with quetzal habitat.
Why now March scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kinkajou Night Walk
Guided night walk.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Selvatura Park
Canopy zipline and hanging bridges.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Tree House Restaurant
Restaurant built around a fig tree.
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Higher, less-crowded cloud forest.
Nearby in March
- La Fortuna in March~16 mi · highs 87°F, 1.0 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Manuel Antonio in March~78 mi · highs 88°F, 1.5 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~381 m to Monteverde's ~1,373 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Monteverde in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Monteverde?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain. March is inside the Dec – Apr window our Costa Rica Pura Vida route recommends.
How hot is Monteverde in March?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 56°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Monteverde in March?
Not much: about 0.4 in (10 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 56.8 in (1443 mm).
What should I pack for Monteverde in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Monteverde
Routes in season in March
- Costa Rica Pura Vida Dec – Apr
Planning Monteverde in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.